Here’s the Drink to Make Tonight to Celebrate This Valentine’s Day

If you’re looking for the perfect drink to make for yourself and a special someone this evening, Chef Vance Henderson has just the right concoction.

“The Rickey Rosé is a must for couples on Valentine’s Day for many reasons,” shares the gifted bartender and Hendrick’s Gin US National Ambassador. “It’s refreshing, making it the perfect pairing for a romantic dinner at home that won’t overpower the palate.

Since the Rickey Rosé cocktail is so easy to make, it’s the perfect choice for an at-home date night for Valentine’s Day. There’s minimal preparation required, meaning you and your boo can spend more time together snuggling.

Chef Vance Henderson
Chef Vance Henderson. Image: courtesy Hendrick’s Gin.

Along with flavor components you’re bound to remember every February 14, this cocktail is also festive and elevated, “so it’s sure to impress,” Henderson declares. “The drink’s pink hue is perfectly fitting for this special holiday, and it’s served in a highball glass, making it even easier to add two straws to share between a couple!”

If you really want to take romance to the next level, Hendrick’s Gin has launched Gintimates, the world’s first and only collection of cocktail intimates. The collection features three hand-made pieces including a bottle corset, pinky garter and cocktail garnish chain to elevate evenings any day of the year.

Peep the Rickey Rosé recipe below. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Ingredients for two servings
○ 4 parts Hendrick’s Gin
○ 1-½ parts Fresh Lime Juice
○ 1 part Simple Syrup
○ 6 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters®
○ Top with Sparkling Water
○ Cucumber Spear to Garnish

Combine and divide all ingredients in two highball glasses filled with ice and lightly stir. Garnish each with a cucumber spear and serve for a simple and refreshing drink.

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Updated: February 14, 2024 — 12:02 pm